Rome quiz

In what way did the Greeks influence the early Roman republic?

• the Romans adapted the a representative form of democracy that originated in Greece.

• the Romans adopted a representative form of government from their former Etruscan rulers

• the romans adapted the Etruscan idea of a monarchy to be more "Roman."

• None of these are true. Hizny took over as he yelled, "I AM THE SENATE!"

what was the name of the ten man commission sent by Rome to study Athenian democracy?

• Decemviri

• Dicimvere

• Dratini

• Demotiri

Specialization of labor can be seen in which part of Rome's civilization?

• division between Patricians and Plebians

• division between oligarchs and the patricians

• the creation of the triarii as the highest ranking legislator

• obviously none of these are true.

Despite being the lower social class, what was something BOTH Plebians and Patricians allowed to do?

• become generals of Rome

• become Senators

• run shops

• vote in elections

the complex political institutions can be seen in which aspect of Rome?

• twelve tables

• worship of our lord and savior the FLYING SPAGHETTI MONSTER!!!!!!!!!! GLORY TO HIS NODDLY APPENDAGES!!!!!!!!!

• separation of church and state

• the organization of the army

In what way were Plebians appeased when they wanted more of a say in government?

• They were given the position of Tribune which was allowed to veto laws made by the Senate

• They were given the position of Triarii, which allowed them to veto laws made by the Senate

• Tribunes were allowed in the Senate to help guide policy

• Tribunes, after 10 years could serve as a senator

The basis for Roman law was the Twelve Tables. This set of rules said that all free citizens were protected by law.

The government had three parts.

Two consuls, or officials, were elected each year. They led the government and the army.

The second part of the government was the senate. It usually had 300 members chosen from the upper classes. The senate passed laws.

The third and most democratic part of government was the assemblies. The assemblies included members from different parts of society, such as citizen soldiers or plebeians. The assemblies could also make laws.

If there was a crisis, the republic could appoint a dictator. This was a leader with absolute power. The dictator made laws and commanded the army. But his power lasted for only six months.

Any citizen who owned property had to serve in the army. Roman soldiers were organized into military units called legions. The Roman legion was made up of some 5,000 heavily armed foot soldiers.

This quote is from the passage above: a.       “If there was a crisis, the republic could appoint a dictator. This was a leader with absolute power. The dictator made laws and commanded the army.”

What is it saying?

• The republic was adaptable

• The empire was adaptable

• The republic was very rigid in how it functioned

• the empire obviously collapsed due to Commodus' belief that he was Hercules.

What was the purpose of the first Triumvirate?

• To gain power and rule Rome.

• the Triumvirate was a humanitarian enterprise

• The triumvirate was a method to trick parents that you were studying when in reality you were hanging out with your besties and chasing squirrels in the local park near your favorite coffeeshop.

• The Triumvirate was an attempt by Julius Caesar to get friends. No one liked him due to his devotion to his devotion to the heathen god Baal and Mithras. the disgusting and unroman heathen that he was.

what occurred immediately after the murder of Julius Caesar?

• His heir, Octavian would flee to Mongolia, organize the Huns and use them to conquer Europe.

• Octavian created a series of reforms to rework the Senate that gained popular sentiment among the Patricians and Plebians for its balanced approach.

• Octavian joined forces with Marc Anthony and Lepidus to share power.

• Julius Caesar survived the attempt, then gathered his legions and conquered the Senate and took power.

Octavian (Augustus) dramatically altered Rome. What did he NOT do?

• the Pax Romana

• expanded reliance on farming and agriculture

• the civil service

• public works for common use buildings like baths and temples.